PARK HILL — The Sallisaw High School track teams put an exclamation point on the regular season by sweeping the team championships at Tuesday’s Keys Invitational
the Lady Diamonds won the meet with 110 points
with the host Lady Cougars a distant second (75 points)
The Central Lady Tigers were third (73) and the Roland Lady Rangers were ninth (28)
the Black Diamonds won the meet with 126 points
then another delay between the girls and boys 800-meter relay,” Sallisaw coach Richard Pratt said
“I was proud of our kids’ resolve after the three delays
The Lady Diamonds had a 1-2-4 finish in the long jump as Kayli Macon won the event (16-2)
Hannah Palmer was second (15-4.5) and Emma Martin was fourth (15-1)
The Lady Diamonds won both the 400- and 800-meter relays
Emma Martin and Ava Armstrong won the 400-meter relay (51.83 seconds)
while Central’s foursome of Jhasleyn Gonzalez
Keeley Poindexter and Kaitlin Clark was sixth (56.95)
Palmer and Armstrong took gold in the 800-meter relay (1:52.81)
Cambree Bair and Alyvia Warner coming in fourth (1:55.11)
Roland’s Molly Carver won the 800-meter run (2:40.18)
while coming in runner-up in the 1,600-meter (6:00) and the 3,200-meter runs (13:14.37)
Central’s Haylei Hensley was 23rd (35.26) and Roland’s Aita Ndoye Diene was 24th (36.2) in the 200-meter dash
Sallisaw’s Sydney Weedon was runnerup (18.06 seconds)
It was a 2-3-4 finish in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles as Warner was second (50.12 seconds)
Sallisaw’s Josie Martin was third (51.66) and Weedon was fourth (52.16)
Scarlett Harrison and Bair were runners-up for Central in the 3,200-meter relay (11:18.88)
Gonzalez and Warner were third (4:24.58) and Sallisaw’s quartet of Holt
Weedon and Wright was fifth (4:29.08) in the 1,600-meter relay
Central’s Charlie Petree was runner-up in both the discus (96-11) and the shot put (33-2)
Sallisaw’s Delaney Compton was fourth (92-8)
Sallisaw’s Macie Gremillion was eighth (85-6) and Roland’s Jestina Cantrell was ninth (85-0)
After Petree’s second-place finish in the shot put
Sallisaw’s Channing Wilson was third (31-5)
Gremillion was eighth (301) and Cantrell was 15th (24-5)
Natalie Gonzalez was third (13.44 seconds)
Jhaselyn Gonzalez was 26th (18.39) and Nelson was 30th (18.74) in the 100-meter dash
Sallisaw’s Michelle Laudan was 10th (1:09.7)
Sallisaw’s Casey Brackett was 13th (1:11.93) and Harrison was 16th (1:18.58)
Central’s Xhayla Mosby was seventh (2:56.63) and Harrison was 11th (3:00.27) in the girls’ 800-meter run
while Mosby was eighth (7:00) and Cole was ninth (7:10) in the 1,600-meter run
the team championship came down to the final event of the day
Ish Patel and Julius Lemon came in fourth (3:51.17)
Landon Killer and Mason Kemp was fifth (3:58.06)
the team championship came down to the mile relay,” Pratt said
The 1,600-meter relay was won by Central’s quartet of Gavin Randolph
The Black Diamonds won the 800-meter relay as Hill
Lemon and Cooper Jackson had a winning time of 1:34.99
Goodson and Buzzard coming in runners-up (1:35.77)
Camren Hartt and Aden Sutton was fifth (1:41.58)
The Rangers won the other two relay events
Nate Criswell and Paul Johnson won the 400-meter relay (45.16 seconds) with Sallisaw’s squad of Jackson
Hill and Lemon coming in runner-up (45.53)
Owens and Bower claimed gold for Roland in the 3,200-meter relay (9:07.23) with Sallisaw’s Patel
Dawson Glover and Sama Salinas coming in runners-up (9:19.09)
it was a local 1-2 finish in the 100-meter dash as Hill won the event (11.42 seconds)
Central’s Aidan Sainer was seventh (12.14)
Central’s Brycen Chandler-Eisman was 18th (13.16) and Criswell was 22nd (around 15 seconds)
Cox won the 200-meter dash (22.94 seconds)
Sallisaw’s Sean Laudan finishing eighth (24.82)
Roland’s Billy McElhaney placing ninth (24.99)
Lemon finishing 14th (25.7) and Chandler-Eisman placing 17th (26.46)
It was a local 1-2-3-5 finish in the boys’ 300-meter hurdles as Goodson was first (41.63 seconds)
Sallisaw’s Tyler File was runner-up (46.17)
Roland’s Jack Johnson was third (48.73) and Sallisaw’s Talon Flynn was fifth (52.81)
File also was second (18.32) and McElhaney was third (20.66) in the 110-meter hurdles
Paul Johnson claimed gold in the long jump (20-11) with Phillips taking second (20-1.5)
followed by Owens in fourth place (18-1.5) and Bo Brackett in sixth place (15-4)
Salinas was the runner-up in the 1,600-meter (4:58.42) and the 3,200-meter runs (10:41.75)
As for other local 1,600-meter run placers
Sallisaw’s Alex Gregory was ninth (5:55.22) and Central’s Rowan Contente was 15th (6:35.73)
Roland’s Hunter Lowe was seventh (12:40.65) and Glover was eighth (12:42.75)
The boys’ discus saw a 2-3-4-6 local finish as Roland’s Dalton Crossno was runner-up (45-10)
Roland’s Braxton Prewett was fourth (39-2) and Central’s Cole Holcomb was sixth (38-11)
Sallisaw’s Jackson Harris was ninth (34-8) Killer was third (2:13.3)
Buzzard was seventh (2:25.32) in the boys’ 800-meter run
Sallisaw’s Austin File was sixth (103-9) and Talon Reese was ninth (90-1) in the discus
while Sallisaw’s Ethan Wilhite was ninth (1:00.74)
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Improvements to Cherokee Nation Sallisaw Creek Park in Sequoyah County
Upgrades are expected to wrap up in mid-2025
The Cherokee Nation’s business arm says “significant progress” has been made on upgrades to a popular park near Sallisaw
SALLISAW – The Cherokee Nation’s business arm says “significant progress” has been made on upgrades to a popular park near Sallisaw
the tribe began a major phase of the project at Cherokee Nation Sallisaw Creek Park on the Robert S
Plans included the addition of infrastructure to support 74 new RV sites and five cabins
we have made significant progress,” said James Thornton
director of the development at Cherokee Nation Businesses
“We’ve installed more than 30 miles of underground utilities
and the five family-style cabins are close to completion.”
the main park area remains closed to the general public
There are approximately 14 miles of horseback trails
archery hunting is open to tribal citizens
with designated parking to accommodate those needs,” Thornton said
“The limited access allows for safe enjoyment of these specific sites while construction continues in the rest of the park.”
Phase one is expected to wrap up in mid-2025
“We also anticipate some smaller beautification projects and enhancements to continue as needed,” Thornton said
“The phased approach will allow us to deliver access to the park while also refining more areas for the public over time.”
While details regarding phase two have not yet been made available
additions have been made to the first stage “to better enhance the park’s amenities,” Thornton said
“The new features include boat ramp parking
a welcome center that will house guest check-in
“We also have some remaining infrastructure projects
which included things like finalizing the cabin driveways
completing roadways and some landscaping work to ensure the park is both welcoming and safe for guests.”
hopes the addition of RV sites will help the park become “a hub of outdoor enjoyment,” but also generate local jobs and drive economic activity
“RV activities nationwide continue to grow
especially as the Baby Boomer generation pursues the hobby,” Thornton said
“It is a boon for economic development in the Sequoyah County area
When we offer increased tourism and retail opportunities
we support locally-owned family businesses.”
The tribe’s investment in the park began under the administration of Chief Bill John Baker, but is now a projectunder the Cherokee Nation Park, Wildlands, Fishing and Hunting Preserve Act signed by Chief Chuck Hoskin
Under Cherokee Nation law
tribal owned properties are named by acts of the Council
The 2021 park law designated the names of several properties
including naming the park at the Kerr Reservior as “Cherokee Nation Sallisaw Creek Park.”
including Cherokee Nation Sallisaw Creek Park
are managed under the authority of the tribe’s Secretary of Natural Resources
Cherokee Nation Sallisaw Creek Park is being developed and managed under an agreement with Cherokee Nation Businesses
According to CNB, which will manage the new 100-acre development, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers transferred the full 1,300-acre-property to the Cherokee Nation in 1998. In 2013, it opened to the public for day-use
horseback-riding trails and limited hunting
Cherokee Nation Sallisaw Creek Park’s official address is 457959 E
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A man has been charged after allegedly agreeing to meet an individual for sexual acts at a Sallisaw motel on Cherokee Street
while also being in possession of marijuana
The Sallisaw Veterans Center is a $75 million long-term care facility located on 90-acres
The 213,000-square-foot building can accommodate up to 175 veterans with 175 residential rooms
a grand opening ceremony was held for the Sallisaw Veterans Home on Feb
The home is part of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs’ commitment to ensuring Oklahoma veterans receive the highest standard of care in “a comfortable and supportive environment.” The facility is providing skilled nursing care
and specialized programs to enhance the well-being of its residents
Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner spoke at the opening ceremony and said the home would not have been completed without community partnerships and collaborations
they’ve talked about collaboration in the sense of our Cherokee community values
Why does the Cherokee Nation do what they do
It’s because of those guiding principles,” Warner said
“These principles are not just for Cherokees; they’re for us to pass along to the world.”
took part in a groundbreaking ceremony Sept
and donated $300,000 in funds from Cherokee Nation Businesses to bring the facility to Sequoyah County
the tribe worked with the city of Sallisaw to relocate a veterans’ center from Talihina
The $92 million long-term care facility sits on 90-acres on U.S
The 213,000-square-foot building can accommodate up to 175 veterans and includes a reception area
A room used as a theatre or for chapel can host larger gatherings
A physical therapy room and pharmacy will also serve the medical needs of the residents
The CN Tribal Council also obligated up to $500,000 for parking lots and roads around the facility
so it had to be specifically for road infrastructure or parking lot infrastructure,” Warner said in 2022
we typically leave language to have wiggle room
they can’t use the rest of that money because it’s earmarked for roads and parking lots.”
Warner said having such a major facility in Sallisaw will be “a game changer” for the city
“There are so many to be thankful for that’s a part of this
The Lord was asked to come in from the get-go
from the very beginning from those who were putting this together
from those that continued to work,” Warner said
“Let’s remember our veterans guard us and protect us on all fronts
Let’s pray for them and ask for peace and understanding for what they have to go through
and put a hedge of protection around this place.”
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at The House church in Sallisaw for Sallisaw Middle School student Baylee Rayann Coachman
where friends of the young girl were invited to write final goodbye messages on her casket
The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation (HACN) has opened applications for the newly constructed rental properties in Sallisaw on Feb
TAHLEQUAH – The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation (HACN) has opened applications for the newly constructed rental properties in Sallisaw on Feb
The applications are open to citizens of a federally recognized tribe or those who are married to citizens
Applications can be picked up at any HACN office or may be downloaded from the HACN website
They can be submitted at the HACN Sallisaw office located at 2260 W
The Redbird Smith Estates duplexes are two- and three-bedroom rental properties located on Redbird Lane
Applications will only be accepted from households that qualify for two- or three-bedroom units
Applicants must meet income guidelines and other requirements of the program
Each family’s maximum income limit will be based on 80 percent of the National Median Income
but applicants from all federally recognized tribes are welcome to complete applications for this housing
contact the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation at 918-456-5482
POTEAU — All of our local boys golfers competed in the Heavener Boys Invitational
which took place Thursday at Wolf Mountain Country Club west of Poteau
The Sallisaw Black Diamonds soccer team suffered its first home loss of the season
Lattimore Stadium as they fell 4-2 to the visiting Hilldale Hornets
The Lady Hornets opened the night by stinging the Lady Diamonds 5-1
4-2 in district play) fell behind 1-0 on a goal from Hayden Pickering with 18:06 left before halftime
but just 39 seconds later Christian Morales scored the match-tying goal off a throw-in by Adrien Romero
Wes Rodriguez scored the go-ahead goal for the Black Diamonds to put them ahead 2-1 with 11 minutes exactly remaining in the first half
6-0) tied the match at 2-all on Liam Sargent’s goal with 4:16 remaining before halftime
then took the lead for good on a goal by Valence Espinoza with just 1:12 left in the first half to give Hilldale a 3-2 lead at the break
Hilldale scored the only goal of the second half
not to mention the other two Hilldale shots which hit the goal post in the first half
1-5) took a 1-0 lead on Kyra Taylor’s penalty kick goal with 25:05 left in the first half
Hilldale’s Gabby Dover scored the match-tying goal with 1:13 remaining before halftime to knot the match at 1-all
4-2) stung the Lady Diamonds with four second-half goals as the final 40 minutes was “The Gabby Dover Show” as she scored a hat trick in the second half
with the other second-half goal scored by Grace Nail
Jocelyn Rivera made 15 saves on the evening
The regular-season finales will be this evening on the road against the Wagoner Lady Bulldogs and ’Dogs
A tragic two-vehicle collision that occurred Wednesday night has claimed the life of a Sallisaw Middle School student
leaving the community grieving and authorities searching for answers
Two individuals have been found guilty by a federal jury of voluntary manslaughter in the 2023 death of Ricky D
according to a press release issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
issue of the Sequoyah County Times) —The best-selling novel “Where the Heart Is” by Billie Letts
is making its way to movie screens across America
The novel is about a 17-year-old girl who is seven months pregnant and stranded at Wal-Mart in Sequoyah
left to fend for herself and her unborn child
Letts said she always dreamed of being a real writer with her name in the credits of a movie or on the cover of a book
“Where the Heart Is” was published and became a best-seller
and the movie based on her novel opens in theaters
issue of the Sequoyah County Times) — The Sequoyah County grand jury issued the final report Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.
returning one misdemeanor indictment and a number of recommendations
Butler was indicted for discharging a firearm in a public place
The indictment grew out of a confrontation last Thursday between Dist
an agent of the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation
The incident occurred as Russell was leaving the grand jury room after testifying
Lay came up from the bench on which he was sitting and when the scuffle could not be broken up
Butler drew a pistol and fired it into the ceiling
issue of the Sequoyah County Times) —Orendorff’s Modem Home Appliance Store received another carload of Frigidaire Refrigerators last Monday
The carload makes the second full carload of Frigidaires received by Orendorff’s this year
“We are celebrating this occasion with a full page ad in this issue of Your TIMES,” Orendorff continued
Orendorff’s Modem Home Appliance Store is the only distributor of Frigidaire Refrigerators in Sequoyah County
Henry of Gans will open a new produce and cream buying station in Sallisaw Saturday
The produce will be located in Carlin Rogers’ brick building formerly a service station
located across the street northeast from the courthouse
Henry has lived in the county nearly 35 years
He said the new firm would serve as a cream buying station for the Sugar Creek Creamery Company of Fort Smith
issue of the Sequoyah County Democrat) — One of the worst tragedies ever enacted within this county occurred on Wednesday afternoon of the present week
a prominent and prosperous farmer living near Brent
shot to death is wife and then turned the gun upon himself
inflicting what must have been mortal wounds that brought instant death
The news of the tragedy reached Sallisaw about 6:00 p.m
immediately following the close of the track meet and County Attorney Harry Pitchford
They found that the wife had been shot through the right breast and had apparently hurried from the house and run as far as she could
Her body was found several feet from the front porch
was found dead about 100 yards back of the house a rifle bullet through his right side
A six-year-old boy was in the house at the time and saw the shot fired which killed the mother
From all information available and from evidence found
it is thought that after shooting the wife to death
that the husband carried a trunk containing her clothes and private belongings to a spot in the field nearby and burned all contents with the thought in mind of destroying certain incriminating evidence or charges contained in a written letter
the copy of which failed to bum and which was later found and preserved
The six-yearold boy hurried to the adjoining field and informed an older brother who hurried to the home only to find both father and mother cold in death
Temporary insanity is attributed as the real cause of the tragedy
and those who knew him best are positive that he would never have committed the crime in a saner moment
A large family of children is left to moum the loss
he having six children by a former marriage and she also having six by a former marriage
From the files of Your Sequoyah County Times
Severe thunderstorms rolled through western Sequoyah County late Monday afternoon
triggering tornado sirens in Sallisaw for about 10 minutes as heavy black clouds churned toward Marble City
the National Weather Service in Tulsa issued a tornado warning for central Sequoyah County and southeastern Adair County
which was scheduled to last until 4:45 p.m
a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located three miles southwest of Sallisaw
Tornado sirens in Sallisaw sounded from about 4:10 to 4:20 p.m
The sirens were again activated for about three minutes beginning at 4:29 p.m
more ominous storm clouds were visible north of Sallisaw
A temperature of 81 only helped intensify the storms
and streetlights activated throughout the city
Rain chances and threats of storms remain in the Sequoyah County forecast through midday Tuesday
This evening’s final match of the 2025 soccer season for the Sallisaw Lady Diamonds at District 4A-4 for Wagoner will mark the end of the prep career for the squad’s seniors — Kyra Taylor
she’s has been in the program since the inception for the 2022 season
Being one of the “foredaughters” of the program has made the senior extremely happy
“Since I’ve been playing soccer my entire life
we never really had anything at the middle school or high school (growing up)
I’m excited and happy that I give other people the chance to look up to something and have the great experience I’ve had.”
did not get into the program until the following years
have enjoyed laying their part of the foundation of the program
but being able to join that second year when we were still getting on our feet was great
It was great to see the progress from one year to the next from my sophomore to my junior year
I was also really excited to get to learn the sport
It was great to learn soccer along with the program.”
“I definitely enjoy seeing the way in which we’ve stepped up and the way our score bracket has changed
so hopefully we can keep that going,” Donaldson said
we (the program) can make it to the playoffs some day
“It’s been great being a part of this because I’ve gotten to see my own personal growth as well as the team’s growth
and just witness the (program’s) growth — like the middle school team coming up
and helping out and seeing the upcoming players who will be at the high school and getting to be just like an inspiration for someone they can look up to for this team,” Rivera said
Birdtail and Flute came out for soccer in this their senior year
The biggest reason they chose to do so was to try something new one last time before graduating next month
“It was my best friends’ idea,” Bormann said
“Kyra has played all four years and Laynie has played for three
‘I might as well join.’ It’s honestly been the best decision I could have made.”
“I just wanted to try something new,” Birdtail said
“I really wasn’t getting anywhere with track
District 4A-4 soccer match ends at Wagoner
so will the seniors’ Lady Diamond soccer careers
To go out with a win would mean the world to them
“It would probably be the best outcome that could happen because Wagoner was our firstever game (on March 1
but then we got mercy-ed (losing 10-0 when the match reached goal-rule status)
even for the past people that have played.”
“I really hope that we can come out with a win
but I know our attitudes affect a lot how we play,” Gerred said
“I think we’re going to give it our all against Wagoner because it’s the last time for our seniors
“It would make me really excited and really proud of these girls because I feel that I’m a part of a family here
It (winning tonight) would make me really proud of them.”
“It would make me really happy,” Donaldson said
“We’ve talked about it for a few weeks now about making this last game a win
“It would leave us with a really good feeling and be a great close to our season because it would allow us to end knowing we left on a good note,” Rivera said
“It will give the seniors that closure with a win.”
CHECOTAH — The Sallisaw Lady Diamonds’ 400-meter relay team
Central 300-meter hurdler Braxin Goodson and Roland shot put thrower Dalton Crossno all won titles at the Chectoah Invitational
The Lady Diamonds’ 400-meter relay team of Emma Martin
Natalie Gonzalez and Ava Armstrong won the event with a time of 52.86 seconds
Keeley Poindexter and Kaitlin Clark was seventh (56.52)
while Webbers Falls’ quartet of Bridgette Baer
Abbie Patterson and Kailey Mannon was 10th (59.5)
Weeden took gold in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 17.74 seconds
Seven other locals placed in the event as well as Central’s Alyvia Warner was seventh (18.74 seconds)
Sallisaw’s Chloe Nelson was eighth (18.84)
Vian’s Tina Rautenberg was 30th (31.07) and Vian’s Kylie Covie was 31st (33.38)
with Gore’s Devon Mannon finishing fifth (44.88 seconds)
Gore’s Trenton Cunningham placing eighth (46.29)
Gore’s Weston Cunningham finishing 10th (46.29)
Sallisaw’s Tyler File placing 11th (46.46) and Roland’s Jack Johnson finishing 12th (46.77)
Crossno got the gold medal in the shot put with a winning throw of 46-8
Sallisaw’s Sama Salinas was second in the 3,200-meter run (10:59)
while the Lady Diamonds’ 800-meter relay team of Armstrong
Hannah Palmer and Jazmyne Wright was second (1:52.37)
Poindexter and Cambree Bair was fifth (1:56.17)
Gracie Bruce and Rayleigh Moore was 11th (2:05.85) and Webbers Falls’ quartet of Baer
Hannah Kay Mason and Mannon was 12th (2:06.15)
Roland’s Molly Carver was runner-up (12:50.87) and Webbers Falls Lady Warrior Cheyanne Herrier was fourth (14:11.29) in the 3,200-meter run
Carver was fourth in the 1,600-meter run (6:04.32)
Weston Cunningham was runner-up in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 16.72 seconds
with Mannon placing fourth (16.85 seconds)
Trenton Cunningham finishing sixth (17.92)
Roland’s Billy McElhaney finishing 13th (20.37)
Webbers Falls’ Dawson Littlefield finishing 18th (21.15) and Sallisaw’s Talon Flynn placing 19th (21.41)
The Central Tigers’ mile relay team of Jake Woods
Noah Buzzard and Goodson was second (3:39)
while the same four relay legs were 11th in the 800-meter relay (1:38.15)
The highest local relay team to place in the boys’ 800-meter relay was Sallisaw’s foursome of Kenyan Hill
Aden Sutton and Roland’s Paul Johnson was sixth (1:36.69)
Mannon and Weston Cunningham was 12th (1:38.75)
Central’s Charlie Petree was runner-up (33-11) and Sallisaw’s Aubrey Webb was seventh (29-8) in the shot put
while Petree was seventh in the discus (91-2)
Sallisaw’s Kambrey Coffman was third (2:32) and Vian’s Blazi Dieter seventh (2:52) in the 800-meter run
Webbers’ Falls Colton Lester was 33rd (1:02.19)
Sallisaw’s Ethan Wilhite was 35th (1:03.21)
Gore’s Grant Davis was 43rd (1:05.58) and Gans’ Quirt Ward was 45th (1:07.56) in the 400-meter dash
Mannon was 22nd (59.7) and Mason was 30th (1:11)
Vian’s Brooke Byars was 43rd (33.77) and Roland’s Aita Ndoye Diene was 47th (36.55) in the 200-meter dash
Two local girls’ 1,600-meter relay teams placed as Macon
Josie Martin and Wright was third for the Lady Black Diamonds with a time of 4:28.34
It was a similar results in the boys’ 400-meter relay as Sallisaw’s quartet of Hill
Lemon and Jackson was fourth (45.3 seconds)
Nate Criswell and Paul Johnson was fifth (45.31)
Roland’s Landon Killer was fourth in the 800-meter run (2:15)
while Sallisaw’s Cannon Martindale was sixth (116-4) and Roland’s Braxton Prewett was eighth (111-4) in the discus
Sallisaw’s Michelle Laudan was 13th (1:10.44)
Sallisaw’s Molli Blount was 19th (1:12.24)
Sallisaw’s Casey Brackett was 24th (1:14.4)
Central’s Scarlett Harrison was 26th (1:15.62)
Central’s Ryleigh Pierce was 31st (1:17.24)
Webbers Falls’ Madison Smith was 33rd (1:17.9) and Roland’s Madi Whisenant was 34th (1:18.33) in the 400-meter dash
Wright and Emma Coury was seventh (11:45.23.)
Damonte Owens and Killer was sixth (9:15.76)
Natalie Gonzalez was fifth (13.48 seconds)
Bruce was 49th (15.68) and Vian’s Eva Lee was 54th (16.43)
Sallisaw’s Jackson Harris was 36th (12.82)
Central’s Brycen Chandler-Eisman was 50th (13.24) and Vian’s Ricky Wolfe was 53rd (13.54) in the 100-meter dash
Gans’ Dalton Scott was 55th (28.3) and Webbers Falls’ Cordae Shine was 66th (31.26)
the Lady Diamonds were third (79 points) behind team champion Sequoyah-Tahlequah (117 points) and Prague (80)
the Lady Rangers were 10th (16) and the Lady Warriors were 17th (four)
the Rangers were 10th (22) and the Pirates were 14th (15)
OKLAHOMA CITY — Heavens Uncle won for the fourth time in five starts at Remington Park as he cruised over a sloppy racing surface to win the Grade 2
$54,800 Bob Moore Memorial Stakes in a heavy downpour last Saturday night
STILWELL — The Sallisaw High School soccer teams split their District 4A-4 road matches against the host Stilwell Indians and Lady Indians on Tuesday night
The night ended with the Black Diamonds staying undefeated on the season with a 6-1 victory over the Indians
the Lady Indians blanked the Lady Diamonds 2-0 in the opener
3-0 in district play) got another hat trick of three goals from Wes Rodriguez
The Black Diamonds used both goalkeepers as Josh Taylor had eight saves
Jocelyn Rivera made 10 saves as the Lady Diamonds (5-4
The Sallisaw teams were slated to face district foe and the archrival Poteau squads on Thursday night at Costner Stadium before returning the home finale against Hilldale at Perry F
GROVE — The three Sallisaw Black Diamonds golfers competed in Tuesday’s Grove Invitational
followed by Lee Smith with a 128 and Christian Ellis with a 134
will compete in the Class 4A Regional Tournament on May 30 at a site yet to be determined by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association
The Muldrow Lady Bulldogs competed at the Poteau Girls Invitational on Tuesday at Choctaw Country Club
with teammate Chloee Clark a stroke behind at 114
The Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs will play in the rescheduled Heavener Invitational on Monday at Wolf Mountain Country Club west of Poteau
the Lady Bulldogs will play in the Class 4A Regional Tournament on Wednesday
The Roland Lady Rangers will be in the Class 3A Regional Tournament on Wednesday at Rock Creek Golf Course in Sapulpa
The Roland Rangers will be idle until the Class 3A Regional Tournament on May 30 at a site yet to be determined by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association
The Sallisaw Police Department (SPD) is investigating a missing person report involving a 17-year-old girl
Police said Selena Rose Frank was last seen at her home on Monday around 3:30 pm in Sallisaw
Selena is described as a white femaleapproximately 5’5” and 135lbs
Officials said the missing teen takes anti-seizure medication every day
If you have information on this investigation
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It was a successful Senior Night on Friday evening at Perry F
Lattimore Stadium for the Sallisaw High School soccer teams as both squads defeated District 4A-4 foe Tulsa McLain
The Lady Diamonds got things started with a 5-0 win over the Lady Titans
then the Black Diamonds wrapped up the night with a 7-3 victory
the soccer seniors were recognized — Lady Diamonds Makenna Bormann
Brooklyn Donaldson-Silos and Jocelyn Rivera
Josh Taylor and Brian Castor and trainers Makenzie Savage
1-1 in district play) got a goal apiece from Flute and Taylor for a 2-0 halftime lead
The Lady Diamonds then got a hat trick of goals as Emilie Robbins
Rivera and Bella Morales each scored in the second half
Robbins’ goal was essentially an own goal by the Lady Titans (0-9
but the Lady Diamond sophomore was credited with the goal as she was the one who kicked it on goal
Each Lady Diamond goalkeeper had three saves each as Rivera had three saves in the first half
while Flute made three saves in the second half
1-2) with a six-spot in the first half as Brecken Hennessee scored twice
Sama Salinas and Allen each scored once in the opening half
Thanks to two late first-half goals by Tulsa McLain
the Black Diamonds’ lead was cut to 6-2 at halftime
After playing at Stilwell on Tuesday evening
the Lady Diamonds and Black Diamonds will travel to face Poteau on Thursday evening at Costner Stadium
The Lady Diamonds’ match will be at 5:30 p.m.
the Sallisaw teams will play their home finales against Hilldale on Tuesday at Perry F
A Sallisaw woman charged in 2022 with felony murder has reportedly been found guilty following a jury trial in Sequoyah County District Court
A dusting of snow remained Friday at the Sallisaw Veterans Center for the dedication celebration
Superlatives seemed to be everywhere Friday at the dedication celebration for the Sallisaw Veterans Center
In an effort to make residents feel at home
common areas at the Sallisaw Veterans Center feature fireplaces
which boasts a sprawling 215,000 square feet and 175 single-occupancy rooms for vetera..
The 2025 soccer seasons will get underway Monday night for the Sallisaw Black Diamonds and Lady Diamonds with home matches against Van Buren
The Black Diamonds were 6-4 a season ago and 4-3 in district play
while the Lady Diamonds were 3-8 overall and 3-5 in district matches
Sallisaw soccer coach Sinue Rodriguez said both teams are ready to go for 2025
“Our boys and girls are pretty excited,” Rodriguez said
It’s always exciting when you’re coming into another season to see what we’re able to do — and see what we need to do
It’s a very dynamic team we have for both boys and girls
We’ve been really working hard since August
It’s been a few months that we’ve been eager (to get the season going)
and I know our kids are hungry to go at it
We’re all hoping for good things (this season).”
The Black Diamonds return 11 players from last year’s roster
keyed by goalscoring machine junior Wes Rodriguez
“We’re very blessed to have him,” the Sallisaw coach said about his leading scorer
but we’ve surrounded him with some very good players
The other returning players are seniors Josh Taylor
Rustyn Romero and Chris Silos and sophomores Cesar Morales
so we have nine players back who played games last year,” Rodriguez said
“That’s a big key because we now have experience
sophomore Colin Kremer and freshmen Anthony Adame
The Lady Diamonds are returning 13 players from last season’s squad
Laynie Gerred and Sol Alvarado and sophomores Bella Morales
“We have a lot of girls who have experience under their belts from the last two to three years,” Rodriguez said
We also have some freshmen coming in that will help the team.”
Among the new faces are freshman Madelynne Alvarez
juniors Allison Lor and Haley Birdtail and seniors Makenna Bormann
Bormann and Flute have never played soccer before until this season
with their first action being Tuesday night’s final scrimmage of the preseason against Muskogee at Perry F
“Promise and Makenna played their first-ever soccer game
and it seemed like they had played all their life,” Rodriguez said about Flute and Bormann
Neither team made the postseason last year
but Rodriguez said the Black Diamonds and Lady Diamonds are ready to change that in 2025
“The goal is to try to get into the playoffs
something else that is new is the district
Both teams were bumped up from Class 3A last season to Class 4A this season
So the district teams this season will be new ones all the way around
(Tulsa) Victory Christian and (Tulsa) Cascia Hall on the boys side and (Tulsa) Metro Christian on the girls side,” Rodriguez said
but I told these kids we will need to be ready (for district play)
Victory Christian will be our first district games (on April 3 at Perry F
the Black Diamonds defeated Muskogee 6-2 with Wes Rodriguez scoring four of the six goals
while Castor and Brecken Hennessee each scored a goal
Sama Salinas and Cesar Morales each had an assist
who is playing goalkeeper for the first time ever
The Lady Diamonds lost 4-3 to Muskogee in a match that went to penalty kicks — which was won by the Lady Roughers 4-2
Taylor’s goal and Morales’ second goal came about 45 seconds apart in the second half to knot the game at 3-all to force the extra session with penalty kicks
Sallisaw’s lone penalty kick score came from Brooklyn Donaldson
EDITOR’S NOTE: The 2025 Spring Sports Guide will publish March 28
Look for more season-preview stories publishing until the end of March as coaches return their preseason questionnaires to Your TIMES